Created by local writers and photographers, "Compass American Guides" are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-colour guides are perfect for anyone looking for a real understanding of the region. This fully up-dated guide is the ideal resource for those in search of Big Sky adventure. It covers fascinating places to visit, from dude ranches to national parks and offers historical and cultural background like no other Montana guide available. Over two hundred full-colour photographs paint a radiant picture of the state, while comprehensive maps make it easy for readers to find their way round. There are comprehensive listing on where to stay and where to eat, including the best of Montana's guest ranches and itineraries for scenic road trips. Lively essays on ghost towns, rodeos, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and cowboy artist Charlie Russell, with archive illustrations, are included, as well features on cowboy poets and natural history with knowledgeable advice on hiking, fly-fishing, camping, and the full range of outdoor and recreational opportunities.